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Andy Irons Dead: Autopsy Scheduled After Possible Drug Overdose
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by Amy Judd | November 3, 2010 at 09:30 am
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Pro Surfer Andy Irons Was Found Dead in His Hotel Room in Dallas Texas
Irons was a three-time world surfing champion, but was found dead in his hotel room on Tuesday while on a layover to his home in Kauai, Hawaii. He was on his way home from a surfing competition in Puerto Rico where he had to withdraw after reportedly being diagnosed with Dengue fever.
According to the Star Advertiser, his death is being investigated as a possible overdose of methadone and an autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday to try and determine the exact cause of death. Toxicology tests will also have to be performed so his cause of death may not be released for a few months.
Irons was staying at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, but when he did not respond to his wake-up call, staff entered his room and found him dead in his bed. He was pronounced dead at 9:46am by emergency personnel.
His body showed no signs of trauma, but methadone was found inside a prescription drug container called zolpidem, which is commonly prescribed for insomnia. Methadone is a substance used to control pain, while symptoms of Dengue fever include joint pain and viral headaches.
He was known as an aggressive surfer who could cut through waves with tremendous speed and force. A lanky and sinewy figure, Mr. Irons had such incredible leg strength that he was able to propel himself off the lips of waves several feet into the air.
Irons leaves behind his wife Lyndie who is seven-months pregnant with the couple's first child.
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at 21:05 on November 6th, 2010
that has to be the worst "quote" ever picked to describe a man who was pretty much a legend in the surf world, with a bright future...how cheesy. go to any surf mag website like surfline.com to get the actual story from close friends and fam about what happened...
at 09:06 on November 8th, 2010
to bad he had a drug problem...really sad..a young guy with so much going for him...lokks like something was missing....RIP Andy...peaceout
at 03:38 on November 22nd, 2010
"Possible Drug Overdose" I wish the media would F off and wait for the facts before throwing around phases like that. Recently here in Australia numerous sports personalities have been sledged all over the media as having sexually assaulted women or as being drug cheats etc. Many of the cases turn out to be garbage and the accused is found to be clearly innocent yet their names and careers have already been dragged through the dirt by the media.I know Andy's gone and these types of headlines won't affect his career, but to me the fact that such a legend has died is an even more important reason as to why we should show a bit of respect!@replyrollon : Who ever said he had a drug problem? he was sick and in pain. You ever had Dengue fever? Well you'd want some serious painkillers also my friend.